Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko posted his annual state of the nation speech on the presidential website Friday instead of addressing to Parliament.
"It is time to stop furious political struggle. ... Enough of thoughtless confrontation," Yushchenko said in the speech he posted.
He said it was necessary to restore order in the power system, maintain economic growth of at least 7 percent a year, create new jobs and raise living standards.
Yushchenko also stressed the importance of maintaining friendly relations with Russia and fulfilling Ukraine's bid to join NATO.
Yushchenko was blocked Tuesday from delivering his annual state of the nation speech to parliament by lawmakers loyal to Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.
Deputies of the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc (YTB), who urged the legislature to discuss measures vital to curbing inflation in the country, occupied the presidium desk and rostrum inside the parliament building to prevent Yushchenko from delivering his speech.
Source:Xinhua
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